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MJ57 ZVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2019 79,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NS inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease on boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is low on tread. ()

Rear both rear tyres are low on tread, and cracking in treads

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,472 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end has play in joint.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

marks in windscreen

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers outer door handle sticking slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,525 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers outer door handle sticking slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MJ57 ZVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 ZVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ57 ZVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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